A late eighteenth century ring centering a light pink foiled rock crystal (quartz) set closed back in gold cut-down collet setting, flanked on either side by a trio of rose cut diamonds, foiled and set closed back in silver, reverse of ring with fluted, scalloped decoration, original knife-edge shank in gold, size 5. 

During the early nineteenth century it was common for women to adorn themselves with multiple rings of every shape and style, from amatory rings to mourning rings. As such, a rich diveristy of rings from this time period can be observed including rings set with every possible gemstone, typically with stones set closed-back and foiled to enhance the properties of the material. Rings were commonly set in gold, with cut-down collet or rubover settings and often featured heavily engraved and elaborate shoulders.